TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
Lueneburg’s Gothic Charm
June 28 to July 1 might just be the perfect time to discover Lüneburg. Never heard of it? Well, okay: it's small, with a population of just over … [Read More...]
Hamburg’s Celebrates 823rd Harbor Birthday
Happy Birthday, Hamburg Harbor! It's the biggest harbor celebration in the world. From May 11 - 13, Hamburg will be celebrating the 823rd birthday … [Read More...]
Ruegen’s Vulnerable Beauty
Rügen has been in the news a lot lately. Not just to tell us that it's there, anytime and always, to soothe our souls with its quiet beauty and … [Read More...]
CULTURE
Santelmann’s Asparagus Festival
May in Germany means white asparagus makes its royal appearance in kitchens all over the country. Yes, it's all about the stalk. You eat it and you … [Read More...]
White Asparagus Rings In Germany’s 5th Season
It is true, really. We have 5 seasons in Germany: spring, summer, fall, winter and ... asparagus. Early April, and commuters on their way to and … [Read More...]
5 Reasons To Drink Beer
No self-respecting German needs to hear another reason to drink beer. We are, after all, a nation where beer is considered to be liquid bread, … [Read More...]
PEOPLE
In High Demand: German Top Model Toni Garrn
Meet Ralph Lauren's new muse. German Top Model Toni Garrn is the new face of US Designer Ralph Lauren's Spring/Summer Collection 2012, presenting … [Read More...]
Harald Wohlfahrt Tickles Tastebuds In Black Forest
He can count himself among Europe's best chefs. 3 Michelin stars and a half dozen prestigious awards distinguish him as one of the best of the … [Read More...]
RESOURCES
Black Forest Hotel Tip: Why Baiersbronn’s “Hotel Lamm” Makes Sense
If Germany's famous Black Forest is on your travel agenda, consider staying in Baiersbronn in the northern part of this beloved vacation mecca. It's … [Read More...]
Hotel Tip Frankfurt: Villa Kennedy
You will be in Frankfurt am Main and have not decided where to stay? How about a 5-star luxury hotel in a wonderful Kennedyallee residential … [Read More...]
CONNECTING IN AND AROUND SAN FRANCISCO
If you want to drink German beer in or around San Francisco, whether buy and drink it at home, or enjoy it in the company of fellow “German Beer” aficionados in a bar or restaurant – these establishments have a good selection: BevMo > Chain of Beverage Stores > carry about 80 [...]
GERMAN STAMMTISCH HAS FOLLOWING GETTOGETHERS SCHEDULED: You must be a member of STAMMTISCH to learn event locations and other details. If you’re not a member yet, become one. It’s a great venue to socialize with German expats, and lovers of Germany and the German language. So, what are you waiting for? Here are upcoming meet-ups. SUNDAY, [...]
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